Secrets of my top 8 favorite kitchens I know. It’s my fault. I’m such a foodie. I take the blame. When I invite friends over to eat, to dine, and celebrate…and you know where the party always ends up! In the kitchen! After traveling the world, eating my way through its food and its kitchens […]

Feeling the Post-Holiday Funk? Grumpy? Moody? Blue? I was trying to get out of my own holiday funk last week. It was so damn cold in NYC. I looked out at the wind whipping through the trees of Central Park and I shivered. Every bone in my body wanted something warm and soothing. Lightbulb! My favorite […]

A Christmastime Confession Here’s a little secret…I really…don’t…like…BAKING. I know! It’s sad, but true. Measuring ingredients, carefully considering their temperatures, and waiting endlessly for batches of cookies to bake is not my thing. A Texas Tribute However, this post is a tribute to my mother and her sister, my Aunt Jeanne. It’s been 5 years […]

Better to Give than Receive Does trying to figure out what to give your people for the holidays make you want to run though the streets screaming at the top of our lungs ??? I’m mad as hell and I can’t take it anymore”. Maybe I can make it easier with a few suggestions to […]

Making up for Lost Time Can you believe that after all these years together, that I’ve never shared my turkey recipe with ya’ll? Today, not only am I sharing my tips for the perfect bird, but also my favorite Garlic Roasted Mashed Potatoes and the most decadent way to end your feast with my friend, […]

A Bowl of Comfort Ah, that good ole can of cream of mushroom soup! Does it remind you of your mother and grandmother; used in beloved dishes like string bean casserole and the like. With its creamy blend of ingredients, it adds an unmistakably nostalgic taste to many dishes. When I get a dose of […]

A Bloody Good Season It’s Bloody Mary season for me. I don’t drink them in the summer. Do you? In the summer I want something more refreshing. But in the fall, when I’m brunching with my friends and family, I love nothing more than starting the meal off with this classic cocktail. My Father, The Bartender […]

A Theme to Fall For! Most everyone loves a great party, especially me! My recent trip to Merida, Mexico inspired me to create a fantastic Fall Fiesta for my friends at our Hamptons home, last weekend. It was such a brilliant evening that I wanted to share it with you all! From Web Search to […]

Freds with Benefits! Some days it can be easy to forget just how lucky I am…and then one of my amazingly talented chef friends comes into my kitchen to cook up a dish from his acclaimed new cookbook, and I remember that I am truly blessed. When my friend, Chef Mark Strausman of Freds at […]

Simple Summer Sangria in a Bottle?! Everyone loves sangria! It’s the perfect summer drink over ice; so fruity and refreshing. There’s a reason why I have two sangria recipes on my blog: a classic white and one for the holidays. I was surprised recently when I tasted this bottled Sangria at an event. It was […]

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